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Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:18:08 GMT

Good afternoon, everyone.

Happy Monday.

Cutting straight to the chase (you didn't expect that, did you~? ^~), the incident at the fertility clinic has started a rumor in the media that a member of X-Prime - specifically Akaya - could be responsible for the damage.

I believe it's time that we put on our prettiest public face and get out there. I don't know if Akaya should be the one to speak, per se; we do not even need to directly address the incident, it will come to the forefront on its own.

As ever, input from the team is invaluable.

To our X-corp companions, best of luck to you mitigating damage~ <3

Best regards,
Yamato

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:40:00 GMT

Why is it only when I have things to do that I can't seem to manage to keep from being distracted~? <3 I really do need to straighten up my desk, but it just seems too boring. It looks nice outside. <3

Instead, I've been toying around with determining my future. Though it seems no matter how I go about it, it plays out like a doujinshi. ^~

Speaking of doujinshi, I should organize my collection. Akaya always rearranges them and then I don't know where anything is~ <3

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Tue, 13 May 2008 17:15:10 GMT

Good morning, everyone.

We spoke perviously about Niou Masaharu who was expressing an awful lot of curiosity and we all agreed to keep an eye on him. Akaya informed me yesterday that he was aware of Akaya's name as well as his identity in X-Prime.

I believe letting slip his identity probably could have been avoided, but what has been done has been done. I will stress that everyone should be very careful not to divulge too much information to Niou. For all we know he is a harmless fanboy, on the other hand for all we know he poses a real threat. Akaya, at this point I think you should try to find out more about him. Everyone else, let's talk about how to proceed.

I know I do not need to say this, but as almost all of us have connections to Ryuhana (and Yukimura-kun with X-corp), it is important to protect not only our own identities, but student identities as well.

On a lighter note, everyone have a lovely day~ <3
Warm regards,
Yuudai

I find myself staring out the window~ <3

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:02:30 GMT

Yesterday was nice~ <3 Went for a hike in the mountains. Fresh air does everyone a lot of good~ ^~ I also had the pleasure of watching Akaya play on Friday night - splendid as always. <3

I have no idea how kids focus on their classes on days like today~ <3

It really is much too lovely outside to have training in the danger room~ I think today should be a day when we focus on something other than just using our powers. I think I have just the thing for it~ ^~

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Sat, 03 May 2008 21:20:44 GMT

As Akaya already said, everyone be ready by six~ <3 I'll wait around for a bit to get a proper headcount and catch the stragglers, but we're all excited~ ^~

I know I can trust Syusuke to bring a camera, but the rest of you shouldn't forget, either. <3

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:09:34 GMT

I recently purchased a book of riddles that ranges from the ridiculous and quaint to the difficult to the mind-bending. At night, I go through the book and answer as many as I can to get the gray matter out for a bit of exercise~ <3

Imagine this if you will: on a stormy night, ten candles are burning beside an open window. A breeze comes by and blows two of the candles out. You close the window, but the storm is so violent that the window comes unhinged and opens again blowing out a third candle. You then keep the window firmly shut and leave the candles. Given that there is no more wind, how many candles will remain in the morning?

While there is a "right" answer, there are really three answers when you think about it~ <3 It's all a matter of point of view. But, I wonder which answer lines up with which sort of thinking. My initial answer was ten, but perhaps this is a sign that I am too literal~ ^~

The "correct" answer, naturally, is three.

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:11:32 GMT

I'm considering moving out of my current apartment and into the medlab. It's become like a second home over the years~ <3

[ After a bit of rest, I can only conclude that the memories comign to the surface were his from incidents in the past. Nothing solid is forming; it's more like having instinctual reactions to situations I've never experienced than as though I'm learning from a past mistake. Such memories are typically ingrained deeply in the human psyche. I somehow doubt he was ever injured by Akaya (not intentionally, in any case), but he was very aware of the potential dangers of the power in a way I know only logically.

There are slightly more tangible memories, too. Many do revovle around this medlab and what both he and Akaya were feeling, here. Fear, guilt, but also comfort. For better or for worse, he was going to stick by Akaya regardless of anything.

I understand Akaya's confusion - what it must be like to have two sets of memories and feelings to sort through and determine which are truly his and which died along with the other Akaya from this world. But, ultimately, fundamentally, I think my feelings were much the same as the Yamato Yuudai that died, here. If they were not, I would not be sitting here fretting so much over a friend and teammate. Somewhere along the line, by choice, I made his well-being and happiness my responsibility.

Rather egocentrical of me.

Ah, none of this is really getting me anywhere. Akaya will be fine, I'm sure. More pressing is the matter of Ryou... or more importantly, Ohtori-kun and Shuusuke. Instinct tells me, though, that Ohtori-kun should be here with Ryou. He must be at his wits end between this incident and Kaidou's disappearance. He really doesn't seem like such a bad person, here. I trusted him, anyway. ]

[ Shiiba, I may need to ask your help with the advanced class. Akaya is out of commission and both Shuusuke and I have our hands tied with visiting the medlab. I should be able to return properly after a couple days, but I don't know what the situation will be like until then. ]

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:22:48 GMT

It can be hard to continue on with things as though nothing is happening, but oftentimes the best remedy for worry is routine~ <3 ~~I know everyone is worried about Kaidou-kun, but~~ On that note, Shiiba - let me know if I can be of any assistance to you in locating him. It seems Echizen might also be a valuable resource or Hanamura herself.

I know I don't need to say this, but take care this weekend, everyone~ <3

[ooc: strike deleted, small screened to X-prime.]

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:50:40 GMT

It's sad to see everyone leaving for the holidays~ Everyone have a safe and happy holiday and don't eat too much Christmas cake~~, Momoshiro-kun~ ^~~~

[ Akaya, did you have anything in mind for Christmas~? Did you get in touch with Asuka? ]

Ah~ what to do with a bit of free time~? ^^

[ooc: strike just a strike]

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:08:47 GMT

Is it too early to be in the Christmas spirit~? <3

Then again, maybe preparing a gift for tomorrow will be enough to get it out of my system~ <3 I can't believe there are going to be two of us old-timers hobbling around in walkers come morning. I hope everyone will be patient with us~ <3

another year~

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:56:36 GMT

It's been brought to my attention that I'm getting old. Ahaha~ <3

My goal for the day is to live through this birthday. I'm told that would be an improvement of leaps and bounds~ <3

Mm... nothing much else going on. I understand my time is occupied for the remainder of the day. I hope everyone has a lovely day. <3

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:48:58 GMT

~~Rin-chan~~ Rin, I've been concerned about you over the past few days - I simply wished to ask how you are adjusting. If there's anything I can do to help in the meantime, let me know~ <3 I wish you a speedy recovery.

Training group, it seems I'll be having a bit of a hard time keeping up with festival preparations~ <3 Akaya will be joining me for a bit of extra training, so I've asked Minami-kun to help with getting everything prepared for the festival~ I do hope you'll show him the same courtesy and respect you've always shown me~ <3

Now, as it is quite late on a Friday night, I believe I will go find a certain someone to bother him terribly. ^~

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:25:02 GMT

Everyone, today is our deadline to have everything figured out for the festival. We've had some input from Kikumaru-kun and I know all of you have had some good ideas and have been talking amongst yourselves about what we could do~ sooo~~

Now it's time to solidify our plans.

What I'd like is for all of you to submit your top two ideas. The first idea should be what you would most like to do. The second idea should be another thing you would very much like.

I'm going to submit:
1. A campus-wide treasure hunt.
2. A live board game (such as Candy Land - just think, we could all dress up as the various characters in the game~ <3 And construct a gigantic Candy Land board~ <3)

Mm... I'm almost tempted to change my order. Ahahaha~ <3

Regardless. <3 Let me know what you think. ^~

Ichinen-kun~ perhaps could I trouble you to join me for lunch, tomorrow? It seems a waste to let such a beautiful weekend slip past us. ^^

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:14:38 GMT

We had such lovely weather, yesterday~ <3 Just in time. ^~

So~ everyone in my group, it seems we have a bit of planning to do~ <3 I'd like you all to give it some thought in your time outside of training so we can brainstorm together next week.

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:58:39 GMT

Ak ~~Kir~~ ~~...~~ [ I'm not sure if you remember, but your birthday is coming up in about a week - the 25th to be precise. I'd like to take you out to celebrate that night~ <3

I didn't have anything in particular in mind, but as it is your birthday, I thought you should choose. ^~ ]

Mm... so I understand I'm getting quite the bundle of trouble for my training group, now that I'm settled~ <3 Momoshiro, what's this I hear about "calling dibs~?"

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all's well that ends well~

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:45:54 GMT

Mm~ well, it seems ~~Akaya~~ ~~Kirihara-kun~~ ~~...~~ my friend is recovering~ <3 ~~Honestly, things could be far worse, so I suppose~~

Hanamura-sensei, I don't suppose I could trouble for something to do~? I feel like I ought to be assisting you in return for putting me up. <3 ~~That and I could use a distraction from~~

[ooc: strikes deleted]

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:37:36 GMT

There is no good way to begin this entry, is there?

I'm not sure I have an answer to question of, "how are you alive?" right now, but I am most willing to try. I'm looking after a friend in the medlab on campus, so that may be the best place to find me.

I don't suppose anyone knows where Luis is? I gather she lives somewhere with a similar floor layout to the housing Akaya and I shared, but that is the best I can do from what she was able to see. I'd appreciate any information~ <3

[ I'm glad to see you made it back safe and sound~ <3 This must mean our Akazawa-chan has her Momoshiro-kun back. You did well to take care of her until then~ I'm sure she won't forget your kindness. <3]

[ Akaya seems to be more or less unharmed, aside from the obvious. I... am not sure I am looking forward to him waking. I don't know if it'll be my Akaya or the Akaya from here or possibly even a different person after everything that happened.

It's like memories are alive in that room - thoughts and feelings lingered.

I don't think looking through the journal is really such a good idea, but it's been all I could really do the past few days to catch myself up to date. Haginosuke and Rin do not appear in the journal, looking back. I wonder if things are different with them, here... ]

[ooc: Yamato tracked down Akaya earlier today and brought him back to Ryuhana to recover in the medlab. He's probably not going to stray far, but is more than happy to entertain any questions in the meantime. :D; He's still feeling very disoriented and it's safe to assume he hasn't come face-to-face with anyone but Hanamura, yet.]

life is a cabaret~

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:01:25 GMT

[ I woke this morning with a feeling of déjà vu. I know I've never been in this situation before and I know the situation could not be more unlike anything I have experienced before. When I say "this morning," in truth, I mean yesterday morning - sleep his alluded me, once again.

At the end of the world, I'm still most concerned that he's in good hands. I guess I didn't turn out to be as altruistic as I'd hoped~ <3

Even I don't have anything to smile about, do I? ]

[ Live through this so we can get you home. You're important to someone back there, right~? Even if you aren't the Momoshiro Takeshi that originially joined my class, you've been a real joy. I hope you've enjoyed your visit with us~ <3 ]

[ I can't stay with you, but promise me you'll still be alive and breathing, tomorrow. I think I want to propose to you~ ^~ ]

[ooc: private cut viewable to both Rin and Taki. I think the cut to Akaya is spoken in jest, but I can't tell, anymore. XD;]

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:35:51 GMT

I'm afraid I'm otherwise detained and will not be able to attend the potluck~ <3 I hope everyone enjoys good food in my absence. ^~

[ There's an old story about a man who moves to a small town on the east coast of the United States. He's nothing special - not particularly handsome or clever, he's just the new school teacher. Though socially awkward, it is the sort of town that is so small that everyone knows everyone else by name and would gladly invite a neighbor in at any hour for shelter from the rain and a round of drinks.

On one such night, Halloween night, there was a gathering in the town hall - whispers spread through the room about a ghost of a German soldier that rode every night in search of his head. The villagers did not dare travel out for fear of the headless horseman taking their head to replace their own. The kindly schoolteacher was no fool - he did not believe in ghosts. So, he ignored their warnings but remembered their last parting words:

He cannot pursue you beyond the Bridge of Souls - when you come to the fork in the road, head left to reach the bridge.

None of them expected to see him the next morning.

The schoolteacher wandered off into the woods on horseback, whistling to himself to pass the time. The woods were dark, the only sounds came from his lonely whistle, the horse's hoofs on the ground, the occasional owl, and the rustle of the leaves in the breeze. Somewhere a frog croaked, "Ichabod, Ichabod" as though someone was calling his name. Fear overcame him, and he quickened his pace.

When he came to the fork in the road, his heart was racing - hysteria from fear had taken over him and he could no longer remember the direction he was supposed to take to reach the Bridge of Souls. All the effort he had put into disbelieving the story was now coming to haunt him as it was nearly midnight and the woods were pitch black and he could swear he heard the whinny of a ghostly horse somewhere in the distance.

Ichabod turned right, coaxing his horse into a full gallop - he ran headlong into danger and met with the headless horseman who, indeed, removed the flaming jack-o-lantern that was sitting on his black-cloaked shoulders and chased Ichabod all the way back to the fork in the road where the horseman claimed the schoolteacher's head

Death is inevitable - we will all face it whether we choose to take the left or the right in the fork of the road. If we become consumed by fear of death, we are all the more likely to make the mistake that will bring about our demise.

All of us are frightened by the information we have been given - perhaps it is inevitable, perhaps it is possible to change our fate, it is hard to say. It is possible for us all to be level headed and courageous even in the face of something so intimidating as death. Ultimately, I think we all agree that the death of one or a few greatly outweighs the potential tragedy of a third of Tokyo crumbling at Echizen's hands. Our priority right now should be to protect the citizens.

Shiiba, Shuusuke, Shishido, Taki - I know all of you are enjoying yourselves at the potluck, tonight, but in case I don't say it later, I've appreciated everything you've done as my teammates, my friends, and my underclassmen. From here on out, no matter what happens, let's work together for the best possible outcome.

I'll be looking after Akaya in the medlab. It may not be safe to see him, just yet (I do hope you were not injured, Shishido). But, when he calms down a bit, maybe you could stop by to say hello. I would appreciate a doggie bag from the potluck, in any case~ <3 ^~ ]

[ Sensei, I'll be looking after Akaya for the time being - I'll make sure he does not add further explosions to our list of worries. This may be all I can do for the time being, but I feel it is my responsibility.

I'm nearly certain the second personality in Akaya is just as real as the one that we are familiar with - I believe he may possibly be an Akaya pulled over from another dimension as a result of the damage to the astral plane. It is only a theory, but from what I have observed coupled with what has come to light about some of our associates who are also from another dimension, I'm 99% sure I am correct about this.

It could cause more trouble, however - this Akaya is somehow related to me (I believe we were engaged, where he is from) but I get the feeling that something terrible happened which resulted in him losing control of his power - much as we saw him do in his sleep, last night. I wish to question our Akaya about his dreams last night, if he is the one that is present when he awakens. If not, I will see what other information I can gather.

I will get to the bottom of it and report as much information as I can to you - I would hate for us to prevent one tragedy and find another on our hands. ]

[ooc: I apologize for the seriously rambly muse. Oo; As a sidenote, Yamato isn't going to stray far from Akaya, and even if he does leave Akaya's side, he'll be leaving Luis in the room so he can keep an eye on Akaya. With Tomiyama's permission, he'll be asking Akaya to move in with him until they're sure they have his powers and alternate personality back under control.]

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:39:21 GMT

[ You're avoiding me. It isn't nice.

If it's something I've done, allow me the opportunity to apologize and make it up to you, at the least. ]

[ The aquarium, was it~? I guess I'd best check things out. <3 Somehow, I doubt Sengoku-kun will be reliable in this case.

I feel a bit like I need to see them for myself. ]

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:50:22 GMT

Haginosuke, thank you for the brownies and the company last night~ <3 ~~The brownies are lethal, granted, but~~ It was nice to catch up~ ^~

I'd like to remind my class that on time attendance is vital if you expect me to have a life outside of classes~ <3 In the spirit of this campaign, I have invited Taki-kun to join us as a student in my class this week. I hope you'll all respect that he is taking time out of his day to join us.

They say animals can always sense things that are beyond human understanding... I wonder how to interpret Luis' behavior of late~? She is resisting being social with ~~anyone but Akaya~~ everyone and won't stray far from my side. It has been a long time since I have needed her eyes, so I wonder how this behavior was imparted upon her~

[ So much to think about, so little time~ <3 I ought take my own advice and put it all out of mind.

Shuusuke was able to enter Cerebro, but only Shuusuke. I wonder what Tomiyama is thinking. It is a bit too convenient, though. I shouldn't dwell on it, perhaps, but it is as though Tomiyama knew of what was going to happen to Haginosuke and how Shuusuke and Echizen-kun would subsequently react.

Akaya... I don't know how to explain it, but this other self that comes forward when he "blacks out," it gives me a feeling of déjà vu. All the same, it may be about time to explain all of this to Tomiyama. It doesn't sit well with me to betray Akaya's trust by doing so, but it is even worse to imagine what would happen if Akaya did lose control in any major way. I guess I can give it a few more days.

It seems all he talks about lately are his dreams and all I talk about lately is him. What a pair we make. ]

life can be so strange~ <3

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:47:14 GMT

It's no use making sense of it all, is it~?

[ Sensei, if I may pick your brain, could you tell me what you know about mutations that cause a... second personality to manifest? Do you know if this is simply a sign of mental illness or can it be directly related to mutation? What makes someone like, say, Sengoku-kun different than Akazawa-kun? Further, if this second personality does manifest, do you believe it is better to encourage the development or to quash it?

Ahaha, I didn't mean to ask an essay question. <3 I appreciate your input. ]

[ I trust Haginosuke is home and in one piece. Let me know if there is anything I can do. ]

[ I'm concerned about that black out. I know you don't want to go to the medlab, but if you don't mind I would like to spend a bit more time with you on your training. Given what happened with you losing control of your powers, before, I'm concerned this could be related. ]

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:42:52 GMT

Everyone seems so serious, lately. A man could go mad working in these conditions. It's like teaching a bunch of unhappy sardines. Not even to mention my doom-and-gloom coworkers. I wonder what I can do about it. Perhaps give popsicles to the entire student body~ <3 Popsicles always cheered me up as a child. Per Haginosuke and the others... it can't be helped. Even Akaya isn't quite right.

Ah~ I shouldn't be worried about such things. <3 End of the world or no, I had a good run. Twenty-two fabulous years with only a few minor bumps and bruises here and there~ <3

Though, were there actually such a fate on the horizon as the end of the world, I might begin to wonder if there aren't opportunities around me I am simply missing living the charmed life of a man who has no future to speak of. This might seem far more immediate and intimidating if there were something I wished to preserve... other than life and order and all those good things. <3

I can't shake this feeling, lately, like there's something I should be doing. Perhaps it's my biological clock ticking~? Ahaha. <3 Can't be. Maybe I'm at that age where I'm realizing it wouldn't be so bad to have a mate. Just in case that end of the world does come.

Yuudai, what are you talking about? Stop it. <3

I say we have a movie night~ <3 Would anyone care to join me if we set something up in one of the common areas in the dorms? We could all use a little fun this weekend, right~? ^~

[ooc: All strikes deleted. Yes, half the post. Consider the mood deleted as well. :D;]

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:33:42 GMT

[ It's strange. I do believe Momoshiro-kun has taken to avoiding me. Momoshiro-kun is at that age where boys do strange things, but I am concerned nonetheless.

Strange behavior abounds~ Akaya has been rather skittish in general. I wonder if it has to do with those dreams he has been complaining about.

Mm~ I wonder if all of this ultimately is related to what Tomiyama said. It would be natural for the students to be a little upset by it all. I'm not sure Akaya is terribly sensitive to such things, however. I wonder. ]

Momoshiro-kun, when you have some time, I would like to see you outside of class~ <3 This evening will not be convenient, but I will be available in the evenings this week. No, you aren't in trouble. ^~

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:05:01 GMT

It seems I am not, after all, the only one working this weekend. Echizen-kun, let me know if it has become a burden to look after Luis for me. I wouldn't want her getting paint all over herself.

Actually, Tomiyama-sensei, I was thinking the kitchen would look better with a splash of color. Scorch marks do so lend a bit of flavor~ <3 ~~Not that you appreciate my sense of humor the way Hanamura-sensei always has. Crotchety old fruit.~~ Besides, it is not as though they blew up the building. The younger generation is just so much more mindful of your blood pressure~ <3

[ooc: :D; strike deleted, small screened.]